Creative professional with extensive experience in teaching Music and Theatre across all educational levels. Proven ability to nurture student creativity and critical thinking through the Performing Arts via effective teaching strategies and real world applications. Extensive expertise in professional singing, conducting, directing, design and performance experience with students to enable their authentic and free expression through music and theatre, and in their lives beyond the classroom. Strong advocate for inclusive classroom environments that promote diverse perspectives and collaboration throughout learning communities.
Thunderbird Theatre, EFHS
Spotlight Theatre
CentreStage Theatre
Albion Community Theatre
Dearborn High School Theatre
Western High School Theatre
Lumen Christi High School Theatre
Mid-Michigan Company Musical Theatre
Clark Lake Players
The National Association of Teachers of Singing
Michigan District Governor 2005- 2009
Michigan Chapter President 2003- 2007
Michigan Chapter Board Member 1995-present
State and Regional NATS Artist Award Judge
Michigan School Vocal Music Association
Master Adjudicator and Clinician
National Association for Music Education
Detroit Orff Society
Somatic Voicework Teachers Association
American Choral Directors Association
New York Singing Teachers Association
Who's Who Among America 's Teachers
Multiple Year Honoree
Additional references available upon request.